6515--AIRVO 3 Respiratory Support System

Sources Sought Synopsis Only

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 339112 with size standards of 1000 employees. This sources sought is neither a request for competitive proposals nor solicitation of offers. This synopsis is to assit the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.Â

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System, has a need for the AIRVO 3 Respiratory System and various accessories. The system being requested will be used to provide mechanical ventilation to patients who require respiratory support due to breathing distress among other issues.

The requirement is for brand name or equal to: Airvo 3 Respiratory Support Device
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